Cybarian: The Time Travelling Warrior Review
Reading Time: 4 minutesJust from looking at the artwork for Cybarian, you can tell it took great inspiration from the classic 80s arcade games, which is what intrigued me the most. It's different from many of the modern games that…
Apex Construct Review
Reading Time: 6 minutesThe first time I saw the promotional materials for Apex Construct, I was reminded of the PlayStation 4 exclusive, Horizon: Zero Dawn. With the trailer emphasising the bow & arrow weapon and the mechanical animals that succumb…
Selma and the Wisp Review
Reading Time: 5 minutesA game about childhood fears, namely the dark. Set in a strange and nightmarish world filled with pop culture references, many of which would be unrelatable for poor Selma, especially given her age both in terms of…
We. The Revolution Review
Reading Time: 7 minutesWe. The Revolution is a unique journey told through the eyes of a judge during the French Revolution. Every action and decision affects the people around you, including your friends and family. Interrogate and pass sentences on…
Super Mario Maker 2 Review
Reading Time: 5 minutesA game which quickly became my most anticipated Nintendo Switch title of the first half of 2019, Super Mario Maker 2 released to much fanfare and high expectations. A sequel to the WiiU title of the same…
Graveyard Keeper Review
Reading Time: 7 minutesBack in 1986, Stephen King released his novel Desperation. At the same time, Richard Bachman (King’s alter ego) released his novel the Regulators. Two books set in the same time and location with many of the same…
Timespinner Review
Reading Time: 5 minutesTimespinner is a Metroidvania game inspired by everything that made the 90’s great. As you play through it, you will see heavy influences from many different games but none so prominent as the Castlevania series. That’s not…
Mainlining Review
Reading Time: 4 minutesThe port of Rebelephant’s point-and-click hacker simulation to Nintendo Switch will allow gamers to do just that - hack with the ultimate goal of protecting the innocent, everyday internet users.
Nelly Cootalot: The Fowl Fleet Review
Reading Time: 4 minutesWhat made me want to play Nelly Cootalot: The Fowl Fleet was both the art style and its genre. Point and click style adventure games are not something I often play, so I wanted to try something…
Judgement (PS4) First Impressions
Reading Time: 3 minutesJudgement is the latest game from Ryu Ga Gotoku Studio, the internal Sega team behind the beloved Yakuza series that wrapped up last year with Yakuza 6. This new game is a spin-off title set in the…
Phoenix Wright: Ace Attorney Trilogy Review
Reading Time: 5 minutesTAKE THIS! Phoenix Wright: Ace Attorney, the classic courtroom visual novel, all about a rookie defence attorney, has managed to make its way onto the current generation of consoles. The important question to ask: Does this game…
The Outer Wilds Review
Reading Time: 5 minutesThe Outer Wilds is a game of mystery and exploration in a tiny hand-crafted solar system. Mobius’ epic first outing blends a hard sci-fi narrative, physics-based space flight, and a beautiful world. Does it combine these elements…
The Wizards – Enhanced Edition Review
Reading Time: 6 minutesSince the very beginning, whether through dice rolls or button clicks, gaming has sought to deliver the experience of being an all-powerful wizard to the user. The advent of VR promises to bring that dream closer to…
Radiation City Review
Reading Time: 4 minutesWhen Radiation City appeared on the eShops list of titles ‘Coming Soon’, I was excited. The original mobile port release by Atypical Games, Radiation Island, was one that I spent considerable time with in my early days…
Kotodama: The 7 Mysteries of Fujisawa Review
Reading Time: 6 minutesKotodama is a Japanese term for the belief that there are special powers that can be found within certain words and phrases. This is a core component of the game and while it is somewhat explained it…